25 Free CSS Search Bars with Expanding Functionalities

Take your website design to the next level with these 25 incredible, free CSS resources for creating a stunning and user-friendly expanding search bar!

Easily learn how to build a stylish and functional search bar so you can provide your users with an easy way to find what they are looking for on your site.

Expanding text box/button

Author

  • Sam Daitzman

Made with

Created on

  • FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Updated on

  • FEBRUARY 14, 2017

About the Code

A search button becomes the search bar when clicked on, reducing the need for space and looking great the whole time. Supports virtually all browsers and touch, looks great, and Apple sort of stole it a little bit for their recent redesign.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: bootstrap jquery.js bootstrap.js


Search input animation

Author

  • Aaron Iker

Made with

  • HTML / SCSS / JS

Created on

  • July 15, 2018

Updated on

  • July 15, 2018

About the Code

When a user clicks on the search button, an animation will be triggered which will expand the search input field. This will allow users to easily and quickly enter their search query and begin their search process in an efficient manner. The animation is additionally intended to provide the user with a smooth and satisfying experience when performing their search, in order to make the search process as enjoyable as possible.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: jquery.js


Expanded and Animated Search Icon with SCSS and HTML

See the Pen Search input animation by Aaron Iker (@aaroniker) on CodePen.

Author

  • Aaron Iker

Made with

  • HTML / SCSS

Created on

  • NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Updated on

  • NOVEMBER 15, 2018

About the Code

Using SCSS and HTML, we have created an elegant and user-friendly search icon with an accompanying input box line. This search icon is not just static but animated to provide a dynamic and engaging experience. The SCSS syntax allows for easy customization of the design, making it possible to create a unique look that reflects the style and brand of the website.

The HTML provides the necessary structure and functionality, allowing the search icon and accompanying input box to be easily integrated into any website. With the help of SCSS and HTML, you can create a visually appealing, interactive search icon that your users will love.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency:


Search button animation

See the Pen Search button animation by Kristy Yeaton (@kristyjy) on CodePen.

Author

  • Kristy Yeaton

Made with

  • HTML / SCSS / JS

Created on

  • APRIL 20, 2015

Updated on

  • MAY 11, 2017

About the Code

the search button animation and search icon have been efficiently converted with a submit arrow button to provide users with an intuitive and streamlined user experience. The animation and icon have been designed to give a hint to users that they are able to submit their search query with a simple click. This allows users to quickly and easily find the information they need without having to manually type in the query each time.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: jquery.js


UI #2 – Search Bar

See the Pen UI #2 – Search Bar by Jove Angelevski (@AlbertFeynman) on CodePen.

Author

  • Jove Angelevski

Made with

  • HTML / SCSS

Created on

  • AUGUST 9, 2018

Updated on

  • AUGUST 9, 2018

About the Code

Animated search bar

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency:


Search box v.2 (CSS Only)

See the Pen Search box v.2 (CSS Only) by Takane Ichinose (@takaneichinose) on CodePen.

Author

  • Takane Ichinose

Made with

  • Pug / SCSS

Created on

  • FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Updated on

  • OCTOBER 2, 2022

About the Code

After learning the cubic bezier function on CSS transition.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency:


Search bar

See the Pen Search bar by Takane Ichinose (@takaneichinose) on CodePen.

Author

  • Takane Ichinose

Made with

Created on

  • July 7, 2018

Updated on

  • APRIL 22, 2021

About the Code

This is pure CSS no Javascript search text box.

I used ‘:placeholder-shown’ to expand the text box; to check if the search box has content or not.

To hide the placeholder before focusing (text box without any values), I used the :placeholder pseudo-element.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency:


Search Input Caret Jump

See the Pen Search Input Caret Jump by Jon Kantner (@jkantner) on CodePen.

Author

  • Jon Kantner

Made with

  • HTML / CSS

Created on

  • July 21, 2020

Updated on

  • July 21, 2020

About the Code

A search input animation in which the magnifying glass handle flies off becomes a caret and plants itself into the field.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency:


Search animation – Only CSS

See the Pen Search animation – Only CSS by Milan Raring (@milanraring) on CodePen.

Author

  • Milan Raring

Made with

  • HTML / SCSS

Created on

  • MARCH 8, 2020

Updated on

  • APRIL 2, 2020

About the Code

Search animation

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency:


Search Animation GSAP

See the Pen Search Animation GSAP by Valery Alikin (@AlikinVV) on CodePen.

Author

  • Valery Alikin

Made with

  • HTML / SCSS / JS

Created on

  • APRIL 13, 2018

Updated on

  • FEBRUARY 26, 2019

About the Code

Search Animation GSAP

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: bootstrap jquery.js TweenMax.js


Animated Search Box

See the Pen Animated Search Box by Chouaib Belagoun 👋 (@chouaibblgn45) on CodePen.

Author

  • Chouaib Belagoun

Made with

  • HTML / CSS / JS

Created on

  • July 31, 2017

Updated on

  • APRIL 1, 2018

About the Code

animated search box using Html and CSS and JQuery

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: jquery.js


Animated Search Form With Micro Interactions

See the Pen Animated Search Form With Micro Interactions | #1 by Himalaya Singh (@himalayasingh) on CodePen.

Author

  • Himalaya Singh

Made with

  • HTML / CSS / JS

Created on

  • SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Updated on

  • JANUARY 8, 2022

About the Code

Applying some micro-interactions on a search form UI.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: jquery.js


Search Icon Input Animation

See the Pen Search Icon Input Animation by Kitsune (@kitsune) on CodePen.

Author

  • Kitsune

Made with

  • HTML / SCSS / JS

Created on

  • JUNE 7, 2017

Updated on

  • JANUARY 10, 2019

About the Code

Search Icon Input Animation

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: jquery.js


Search UI

See the Pen Search UI by Sasha (@sashatran) on CodePen.

Author

  • Sasha

Made with

  • HTML / SCSS / JS

Created on

  • FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Updated on

  • MARCH 1, 2017

About the Code

Click on the magnifier icon.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: jquery.js vue.js


Search

See the Pen Search by Jacob Davidson (@Reklino) on CodePen.

Author

  • Jacob Davidson

Made with

  • HTML / SCSS / JS

Created on

  • MARCH 29, 2015

Updated on

  • MARCH 29, 2015

About the Code

Just felt like recreating this wonderful little dribbble

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: jquery.js


Animated search input

See the Pen Animated search input by Lucas Henrique (@lhenrique) on CodePen.

Author

  • Lucas Henrique

Made with

  • Pug / Sass

Created on

  • MAY 23, 2018

Updated on

  • JULY 30, 2018

About the Code

Animated (focus/transition only) search input that looks like an icon.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency:


Search box animation

See the Pen Search box animation by Denis Pasko (@faustdp) on CodePen.

Author

  • Denis Pasko

Made with

  • HTML / SCSS / JS

Created on

  • MAY 11, 2017

Updated on

  • JUNE 6, 2017

About the Code

Search box animation

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: TweenMax.js


CSS Search Field Animation

See the Pen CSS Search Field Animation by Sebastian Popp (@sebastianpopp) on CodePen.

Author

  • Sebastian Popp

Made with

  • HTML / Less / JS

Created on

  • APRIL 6, 2015

Updated on

  • APRIL 6, 2015

About the Code

Search field animation with CSS

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: zepto.js


Search bar animation

See the Pen Search bar animation by Milan Milošev (@MilanMilosev) on CodePen.

Author

  • Milan MiloÅ¡ev

Made with

  • HTML / CSS / JS

Created on

  • AUGUST 24, 2015

Updated on

  • AUGUST 2, 2019

About the Code

Search input with morphing effect.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: jquery.js


Navigation bar concept

Author

  • Ramnek Singh

Made with

  • HTML / CSS / JS

Created on

  • MAY 15, 2019

Updated on

  • MAY 16, 2019

About the Code,

some messing around with menus.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency:


Sassy Search Bar

Author

  • Hyperplexed

Made with

  • HTML / SCSS / TypeScript

Created on

  • JANUARY 6, 2022

Updated on

  • JUNE 24, 2022

About the Code

We are pleased to present a sassy search bar created with HTML, SCSS, and TypeScript. This search bar is designed to offer users an intuitive and dynamic search experience. The HTML provides a basic structure for the search bar, while SCSS allows for easy styling and customizability. On top of that, TypeScript enables powerful features such as auto-complete and predictive search, making the search bar more versatile and efficient. With all three technologies working together, the sassy search bar is able to provide users with an enjoyable, effortless search experience.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: react react-dom index.d.ts index.d.ts index.min.js


Search Bar Animation

See the Pen Search Bar Animation by Marco Biedermann (@marcobiedermann) on CodePen.

Author

  • Marco Biedermann

Made with

  • HTML / PostCSS / JS

Created on

  • AUGUST 31, 2013

Updated on

  • FEBRUARY 16, 2021

About the Code

Search Bar Animation

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: jquery.js


Animated Search Interaction

See the Pen Animated Search Interaction by Jon Kantner (@jkantner) on CodePen.

Author

  • Jon Kantner

Made with

  • HTML / CSS

Created on

  • DECEMBER 19, 2019

Updated on

  • DECEMBER 19, 2019

About the Code

A search animation where the head of the magnifying glass becomes the field and the handle grows into a Search button. HTML5 validation of non-blank input ensures the field stays open when tabbing to the Search button.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency:


Clean Expanding Search Bar

See the Pen Clean Expanding Search Bar by CallumR (@callumr1) on CodePen.

Author

  • CallumR

Made with

  • HTML / CSS

Created on

  • APRIL 3, 2019

Updated on

  • APRIL 25, 2019

About the Code

The Clean and Pure CSS Expanding Search Bar is an ideal solution for any website developer or designer that wants a stylish, easy-to-implement solution for a search bar. This search bar features a minimalist design that looks great on any website.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency:


Expanding Search Bar

See the Pen Expanding Search Bar [ELEMENTS] by Radu Bratan (@maxym11) on CodePen.

Author

  • Radu Bratan

Made with

  • HTML / SCSS / JS

Created on

  • APRIL 20, 2020

Updated on

  • MAY 3, 2021

About the Code

Adding an interactive and intuitive search bar to your website is a great way to improve user experience, allowing quick access to relevant information. By implementing JavaScript and SCSS, you can create an expanded search bar that can be tailored to your website’s design and user interface.

Useful Links: More info | Live Demo

Dependency: jquery.js TweenMax.js


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